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KNPE 255 Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health Units: 3.00
An introduction to the interrelationships between physical activity, fitness and health. Current techniques for the measurement of health related fitness components, evaluation of diet, weight loss principles, psychological aspects of fitness and suitable activities for fitness development. Concepts related to prescription of physical activity and exercise counseling are introduced.
Learning Hours: 108 (36 Lecture, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above and registration in a KINE Plan and KNPE 225/3.0, KNPE 251/3.0, and HLTH 252/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe basic concepts related to physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, sedentary behaviour and health, and the interrelationship among these variables.
- Describe the dose-response relationships between physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and selected health outcomes.
- Describe the forms of evidence used to answer questions related to physical activity and health risk factors and health outcomes.